* UCKLAND RACING CLUB. SPRING MEETING.NOVEMBER sth, 9th, and 10th, 1898. President: Hon E. Mitchelson. Vice-President: L. D. Nathan, Esq. Stewards. Messrs A. Buckland, D. W. Duthie, W. D. Holgate, D. McLeod, J. Dawson, E. A, Price, A. J. Denniston, C. Hesketh, H. O. Nolan. Committee : Messrs A. Buckland, Richard Duder, H. T. Gorrie, D. McLeod, J. P. A. Philson, T. Momn, W. McLaughlin, N. A. Nathan, J. Russell, J. T. Armitage, H. Thompson. J. Kirkwood. Hon. Judge: Colonel Banks. Hon. Treasurer: Mr H. T. Gorrie. Starter: Mr Geo. Cutts. Clerk of Scales : Mr P. W. Marks. Clerk of Course: Mr A. Selby. Handicapper: Mr J, O. Evett. Secretary: Mr William Percival. FIRST DAY, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1898. Eirst Race to Start at 12 Noon. President’s Handicap of 100 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs out of the stake. For three-year-olds and upwards that have never won 50 sovs at tune of starting. Entrance, 1 sov, and acceptance, 1 sov each, to go to the funds. One mile. Auckland Guineas of 300 sovs ; second horse to receive 30 sovs, and third horse 10 sovs out of the stake. Colts, Bst 101 b; fillies and geldings, Bst 51b each By subscription of 7 sovs each, payable at the post, unless forfeits are declared as follows.—lf struck out by the first Friday in September, 1898, 3 sovs forfeit ; if left in after this date, liable for the whole 7 sovs. All forfeits go to make up or increase the stake. One mile. Welcome Stakes of 250 sovs; second horse to receive 30 sovs, and third horse 10 sovs out of the stake. For two-year-olds. Colts, Bst 51b; fillies and geldings, Bst each. Entrance, 2 sovs, and 3 sovs each at the post, to go to the funds. Five furlongs. Handicap Hurdle Race of 100 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs out of the stake. Over seven flights of hurdles. Entrance, 1 sov, and acceptance, 1 sov each, to go to ihe funds. Two miles. Shorts Handicap of 100 sovs; second horse io receive 10 sovs out of the stake. For three-year-olds and upwards. Entrance, 1 sov, and acceptance, 1 sov each, to go to the funds. Five furlongs. City Handicap of 300 sovs; second horse to receive 30 sovs, and third horse 10 sovs out of the stake. For three-year-olds and upwards. Entrance, 1 sov, acceptance, 2 sovs, and 3 sovs each at the post, to go to the funds. One mile and a quarter. Pony Handicap of 50 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs out of the stake. For horses 14 hands 3 inches and under. For three-year-olds and upwards. Entrance, 1 sov, and acceptance, 1 sov each, to go to the funds. Seven furlongs. Flying Handicap of IUO sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs out of the stake. For tbree-year-olds and upwards. W.nner of any handicap, after the publication of the weights, to carry 51b penalty. Entrance, 1 sov, and acceptance, 1 sov each, to go io the funds. Sir. furlongs. SECOND DAY, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1898 (H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES’ BIRTHDAY). First Race to Start at 12 Noon. Spring Handicap of 100 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs out of the stake. For three-year-olds and upwards; Entrance, 1 sov, and acceptance, 1 sov each, to go to the funds. Seven furlongs. Second Handicap Hurdle Race of 100 sovs ; second horse to receive 10 sovs out of the stake. Over seven flighfs of hurdle s. Entrance, 1 sov, and acceptance, 1 sov each, to go to the funds. Two miles. Musket Stakes, a handicap of 150 sovs; second horse to receive 15 sovs out of the stake. For two-year-olds. Entrance. 1 sov, and acceptance, 2 sovs each, to go to the funds. Four furlongs. Prince of Wales Handicap of 400 sovs ; second horse to receive 40 sovs, and third horse 10 sovs out of the stake. For thi ee-year-olds and upwards. Winner of any handicap, after declaration of weights, to carry a penalty af 51b. Entrance, 1 sov, acceptance, 3 sovs, and 3 sovs at the post, to go to the funds. One mile and a half. Handicap Steeplechase of 100 sovs ; second horse to receive 10 sovs out of the stake. Entrance, 1 sov. and acceptance, 1 sov each, to go to the funds. About three miles. Maiden Plate Handicap of 100 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs out of the stake. For all horses that have never won 50 sovs at the time of starting. For three-year-olds and upwards. Entrance, 1 sov, and acceptance, 1 sov each, to go to the funds. One mile and a distance. Pony Handicap of 50 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs out of the stake. For horses 14 hands 3 inches and under. For three-year-olds and upwards. Entrance, 1 sov, and acceptance, 1 sov each, to go to the funds. Six furlongs. Ellerslie Handicap of 100 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs out of the stake. For three-year-olds and upwards. Winner of any handicap, after declaration of weights, to carry 51b penalty. Entrance, 1 sov, and acceptance, 1 sov each, to go to the funds. Six furlongs. THIRDDAY, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1898. First Race to Start at 12 Noon. Maiden Handicap Hurdle Race of 100 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs out of the stake. For all horses that have never won a hurdle race of the value of 50 sovs at time of entry. Over seven flights of hurdles. Entrance, 1 sov, and acceptance, 1 sov each, to go to the funds. One mile and three-quarters.
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New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume IX, Issue 427, 29 September 1898, Page 1
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